Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

Focus Nordic

Gates of Life

Häivähdys elämää

Finland
2012 — 6' / Color

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Synopsis

Using a traditional observational method as a starting point this progressive documentary plays with form and sound to create a unique perspective on human nature.

Director Biography

Hannes Vartiainen (1980) studied film directing at the Helsinki Polytechnic from 2000 to 2004. He worked as a freelance director and as a production manager for Kinotar Ltd. (2004- 2008).
Pekka Veikkolainen (b.1982) studies graphic design in the University of Art and Design Helsinki. He studied animation and painting in Prague and has worked in the fields of animation and illustration since 2000.

Director

Hannes Vartiainen

Pekka Veikkolainen

Producer

Hannes Vartiainen

Pekka Veikkolainen

Cinematographer

Hannes Vartiainen

Pekka Veikkolainen

Editor

Hannes Vartiainen

Pekka Veikkolainen

Sound

Joonatan Portaankorva

Contact

Pohjankonna Oy
Nilsiänkatu 10-14 b
00510 Helsinki, Finland
+358 50 320 9050
[email protected]